Childminder 222286

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 1 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to develop her overall practice. For example, she has undertaken and successfully completed online training, in addition to networking with other early years professionals. This has helped her to develop her teaching ideas. The childminder now maintains an accurate record of children's hours of attendance, enabling her to accurately account for all children in her care at any time. n The childminder has increased opportunities for children to enjoy physical activities, both within her setting and by making the most of local facilities. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards adopting healthy lifestyles. The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them to take off their shoes and gives them plenty of time to achieve this on their own. n The childminder monitors children development, helping her to build on what they

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This provision is good

know and can do. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They enjoy their time with the childminder. Children make good progress given their age, ability and starting points. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to explore the natural world. n The childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with parents, to support them to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend opportunities for children to explore nature, to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the world n make better use of the strategies that are in place to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback shared with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder minimises risks in her home. For example, she makes sure that there are clear walkways to exit points and that smoke alarms are working properly. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify where she can make improvements. She encourages parents to share their development ideas through annual questionnaires.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years, in partnership with their parents. The childminder effectively helps children to develop their communication and language skills. She asks them a good range of questions. This helps children to think for themselves. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. Children enjoy using puzzles. They concentrate for extended periods of time, turning pieces in their hands and looking closely for the matching space. The childminder talks to parents daily when they drop off and collect their children. She provides them with a diary, showing information about their children's care routines and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement during activities. This helps children to keep trying, raising their self-esteem as they successfully complete tasks for themselves. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community. She takes them to local shops and playgroups. The childminder talks to children about how they can keep themselves safe when walking in the street. She makes sure that children hold her hand and talks with them about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills for future learning. They are confident to explore the playroom independently, selecting toys to explore. Children discover how they can move toy trains and cars forwards and backwards, examining the wheels as they do this. They enjoy sharing their knowledge as they repeat animal sounds when picking up various plastic farm figures. Children confidently recognise and correctly name primary colours, as they build towers from toy building blocks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222286 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10084723 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1985. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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